Bite-Size Jam Swirls

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   In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt.

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   Using a pastry blender, cut in the cream cheese and butter till the mixture resembles fine crumbs and begins to cling together.

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   Divide dough in half.

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   Cover and chill for 1 hour.

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   On a lightly floured surface, roll each half of dough into 1/4 inch thickness.

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   Fold dough in thirds.

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   Wrap in clear plastic wrap and chill for 2 hours.

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   Roll each half of the dough into a 14x2 inch rectangle.

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   Spread each half with jam to within 1/2 inch of edge of dough: sprinkle with nuts.

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    Beginning with long side, roll up, jelly-roll style: seal the seam.

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    Cut into 1/2 inch slices.

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    Roll one side of each cookie in coarse sugar.

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    Place the cookies, sugar side up, 1 inch apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.

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    Bake in a 375 degree oven for about 15 minutes or till lightly browned.

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    Remove from cookie sheet and allow to cool on a wire rack.

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